SMU's football team fell to Syracuse on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in a NCAA college football game at Syracuse, New York. The loss highlighted a season-long issue for SMU, which had struggled to make itself difficult to beat throughout the year.
Syracuse tight end Noah Meyers scored a touchdown in the second half, catching a pass in front of SMU linebacker Alexander Kilgore. The play was captured in an Associated Press photograph by Adrian Kraus.
The game marked another setback for SMU, which has yet to establish a consistent winning identity this season. Syracuse capitalized on the opportunity to secure a home victory.
